零
zero · spill · overflow · nothing · cipher
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'rain' (雨) with '令,' from fine rain falling. Means to fall in drops and zero.
Symbolism
Symbolizes zero, disappearance, and fine things. Represents nothingness and scattering into small pieces.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Water flowing to low ground
Component Breakdown
rain + 令
Words & Expressions
Words written with 零
Anime & Manga
喰霊-零-
Ga-Rei-Zero
A well-known work with 零 in its Japanese title.
空ろの箱と零のマリア
The Empty Box and Zeroth Maria
A well-known work with 零 in its Japanese title.
零落
Downfall
A well-known work with 零 in its Japanese title.
アカメが斬る！零
Akame ga KILL! ZERO
A well-known work with 零 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“overflow”
“nothing”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 零 mean in Japanese?
零 means zero, spill, overflow, nothing, cipher.
How do you read 零?
On'yomi: レイ (REI). Kun'yomi: ぜろ、こぼ.す、こぼ.れる (zero, kobosu, koboreru).
How many strokes does 零 have?
零 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 雨 (rain).
Is 零 a good kanji for a tattoo?
零 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means zero, spill, overflow, nothing, cipher. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.